Storage; Preparing The Fuel System; Preparing The Engine; Preparing The Snowthrower - Toro 38079 Operator's Manual

Storage

Warning
Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, explosive,
and dangerous if inhaled. If the product is stored
in an area with an open flame, the gasoline fumes
may ignite and cause an explosion.
Do not store the snowthrower in a house (living
area), basement, or any other area where ignition
sources may be present, such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes dryers, furnaces, and other
like appliances.

Preparing the Fuel System

1. Add stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the fuel tank as
directed.
2. Run the engine for 10 minutes to distribute conditioned
fuel through the fuel system.
3. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the fuel tank
or run the engine until it stops. Refer to Emptying the
Fuel Tank on page 25.
4. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
5. Choke or prime the engine, start it a third time, and run
the engine until it will not start.
6. Dispose of unused fuel properly. Recycle it according to
local codes, or use it in your automobile.
Note: Do not store stabilized gasoline for more than 90
days.

Preparing the Engine

1. While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil.
Refer to Changing the Engine Oil on page 23.
2. Remove the spark plug.
3. Use an oil can to squirt 2 teaspoons of oil into the spark
plug hole.
4. Install the spark plug by hand and then torque it to
15 ft.-lb. (20.4 N m). If you do not have a torque
wrench, tighten the plug firmly. Do not connect the
wire to the plug.
5. Pull the recoil starter slowly to distribute the oil on the
inside of the cylinder.

Preparing the Snowthrower

1. Clean the snowthrower.
2. Touch up chipped surfaces with paint available from an
Authorized Service Dealer. Sand affected areas before
painting, and use a rust preventative to prevent the
metal parts from rusting.
3. Tighten all screws and nuts. Repair or replace any
damaged parts.
4. Cover the snowthrower and store it in a clean, dry place
out of the reach of children. Allow the engine to cool
before storing it in any enclosure.
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